The Adoption Diaries

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The Adoption Diaries Podcast

Highs, lows and everything in between for Mr and Mrs M as they navigate their journey to start a family through adoption. 

  1. 15 We've Been Linked!

    16 SEPT

    15 We've Been Linked!

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M discuss a meeting they had the day after their approval panel when their link with a child became official. They also explain what they have been doing to prepare themselves for the imminent arrival of this little child. And there's a plot twist...Get in touch at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

    26 min
  2. 14 Approval Panel

    2 SEPT

    14 Approval Panel

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share their experience of Approval Panel: how they prepared, who was there, what they asked and how it felt. They also reveal the outcome! Get in touch with us at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

    31 min
  3. 13 Bonus Breaking News Episode

    15 AUG

    13 Bonus Breaking News Episode

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about an exciting phone call with their social worker, and the very rapid sequence of meetings they will be having after their approval panel. Please do get in touch with us at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

    22 min
  4. 12 Review Of Stage 2, Top Tips & An Exciting Update!

    12 AUG

    12 Review Of Stage 2, Top Tips & An Exciting Update!

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M reflect back over Stage 2 of the adoption process and discuss what they would recommend for other prospective adopters and their supporters. You'll also get to hear some exciting news! Get in touch at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

    34 min
  5. 11 Matching, Another Network Event & Family Finding Begins!

    29 JUL

    11 Matching, Another Network Event & Family Finding Begins!

    In this episode of 'The Adoption Diaries', Mr and Mrs M share their experience of the infamous and very long 'Matching Meeting', the last of their home visits with their social worker. They also share about a Network Event, a sibling pair that stole their hearts, and the beginning stages of their Family Finding process. Books (both available on Kindle) mentioned are: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Parenting a child with an invisible disability - Mary Mather, Julia Brown, Li...

    45 min
  6. 10 Home Visits 4-7, Self Care Plan & Early Permanence Workbook

    15 JUL

    10 Home Visits 4-7, Self Care Plan & Early Permanence Workbook

    In this episode of the Adoption Diaries, the M's are back from their holiday, and they have finished their Home Visits! They take the listeners on a deep dive into the content of the following visits: Visit 4: Lifestyle, Health and Self-Care (including the Self-Care Plan) Visit 5: Neighbourhood, Community & FinancesVisit 6: Journey/Motivation to Adopt & Early Permanence (including the Early Permanence Workbook) Visit 7: Contact In this episode, Mr and Mrs M me...

    47 min
  7. 09 APT 3 & 4 and the Sibling Saga

    1 JUL

    09 APT 3 & 4 and the Sibling Saga

    In this week's episode, Mr and Mrs M share their thoughts on APT 3 & 4 (their final 2 full days of training before the "on-the-job" type). They also discuss their uncertainties around whether to adopt one, or two children. This video was mentioned in the podcast, and is highly recommended: PAC UK "The Missing Piece": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIekzgTRpI8 Please get in touch with us to share your adoption story, questions and comments at adoptiondiairiespodcast@g...

    36 min
  8. 08 Stage 2 Begins! Home Visits 1-3

    17 JUN

    08 Stage 2 Begins! Home Visits 1-3

    In this episode, Mr and Mrs M discuss how they felt and what happened when they first met their Stage 2 social worker. They discuss their first 3 home assessment visits which were: Visit 1: Initial Home VisitVisit 2: Relationships, Support Network & IdentityVisit 3: One-To-One MeetingsAlso, they share the date of their Approval Panel...so get excited!! Get in touch with Mr & Mrs M to share your comments, questions or stories at adoptiondiariespodcast@gmail.com

    30 min
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Highs, lows and everything in between for Mr and Mrs M as they navigate their journey to start a family through adoption. 

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